Portugal

Portugal

Portugal has won three of their last six matches, drawing twice and suffering one defeat. The results paint a picture of inconsistency, though the scale of the victories suggests capability when the opposition is within reach.

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A 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan stands as the high point. Portugal followed that with a 2-0 win over the USA, demonstrating they can impose themselves against decent sides. The 2-1 victory over Croatia showed they can grind out results in competitive fixtures.

The wobbles are harder to ignore. Spain beat them 1-0 in a straight fight. More concerning are the two draws - a goalless stalemate with Colombia and a 1-1 with Congo DR - suggesting Portugal can struggle to break down stubborn defences or, in the Congo case, to see out a lead.

The pattern is clear: Portugal can be devastating against weaker teams and capable against mid-tier opposition, but lapses in concentration or execution cost them points they should be taking. The loss to Spain hints at vulnerability when facing top sides, though a single-goal defeat is hardly a rout.

Consistency remains the issue. Three wins from six is respectable on paper. The manner of those results, however - one runaway success, one comfortable away win, one narrow home victory, offset by a defeat and two draws - suggests a team that hasn't yet found a reliable rhythm.